Welcome to Mark 2Our MISSION is to empower adults in Yamhill County and beyond, that are experiencing developmental disabilities (hereafter referred to as "Friends") to live independently, have meaningful work, and to be actively involved in their communities.
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"Friends Helping Friends", symbolizes the benefit received by everyone when our Friends are a part of our lives.
Simply Put:
We Are Better Together! |
Life Without Limits!
About Us
The Need
One of the biggest challenges that faces adults experiencing developmental disabilities is the lack of opportunity to live and be actively involved in their community.
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The Vision
Our Vision for our Friends is to create the opportunity for each Friend to have vibrant choices in his/her life. Choices that lead to being actively involved in a community of his/her communities. Mark 2 Ministries has been providing this opportunity in Yamhill County and the Greater Willamette Valley area for over a decade.
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OUR VALUES
- Each individual is a unique and purposeful creation with strengths and weaknesses that add to the community as a whole.
- As an interconnected group of individuals, we recognize our own need for those with disabilities to be involved in our lives, and the need of those with disabilities to have us involved in their lives.
- Those who work for Mark 2 Ministries, Inc. believe that the adults we serve can participate in the work and social community at Washington Family Ranch and will work creatively and as a team to that end.
- Each individual, with a developmental disability or not, has the ability to be kind and care for those around them, and each individual is held to that expectation.
- Mark 2 strives for excellence and integrity in all it endeavors, whether in relationships with clients or employers, efficiency of work, accuracy of billing, or care of supporters.
- Mark 2 exists to serve the adults with developmental disabilities who choose to work and live at Washington Family Ranch, as a result, service is driven by the needs of the individual.
- Mark 2 cares for and supports it employees, and strives to provide time off, training, and encouragement that builds each employee to be able to further serve each client.
What is Mark 2 Ministries, Inc. (M2)?
M2 is a 501(c) 3 non-profit corporation licensed by the state of Oregon as a support service provider agency. As a support service provider agency, M2 provides supports to adults with developmental disabilities (hereafter referred to as “Friends”).
Is M2 A Program Or A Group Home?
No. As a support service provider agency, M2 provides support services based on the specific needs and interests of each Friend. The family is important in the development of the plan and participates to support the Friend in determining the services needed. The Friend, M2, and the brokerage personal agent work together to develop a plan that determines what services the Friend will receive from M2.
What Support Services Are Provided By M2?
As a support service provider agency, M2 provides supports in the areas of:
How Does M2 Provide Services?
M2 hires staff that works with each Friend and family to do a person centered plan. This
plan helps the Friend, the family, and M2 know the types of activities and services that the Friend would like support for from M2. If the Friend chooses to hire M2, then the Friend becomes a customer of M2. At that time, M2 will meet with the Friend, family, and the case manager/personal agent to write the services in the Friend’s individual service plan that will be provided by M2. Once the plan is completed, M2 can begin providing services as specified in the individual service plan.
How Are Services Provided By M2 Funded?
Services provided by M2 are funded by:
M2 is a 501(c) 3 non-profit corporation licensed by the state of Oregon as a support service provider agency. As a support service provider agency, M2 provides supports to adults with developmental disabilities (hereafter referred to as “Friends”).
Is M2 A Program Or A Group Home?
No. As a support service provider agency, M2 provides support services based on the specific needs and interests of each Friend. The family is important in the development of the plan and participates to support the Friend in determining the services needed. The Friend, M2, and the brokerage personal agent work together to develop a plan that determines what services the Friend will receive from M2.
What Support Services Are Provided By M2?
As a support service provider agency, M2 provides supports in the areas of:
- Community and social recreational supports needed for activities that the Friend would
like to participate in within his/her community. - Daily living supports that include but are not limited to: personal care, nutrition and meal
preparation, budgeting and shopping, laundering and care of clothing, mobility, and
safety. - Volunteer service opportunities so that the Friend can be involved in sharing his/her gifts
in the community.
How Does M2 Provide Services?
M2 hires staff that works with each Friend and family to do a person centered plan. This
plan helps the Friend, the family, and M2 know the types of activities and services that the Friend would like support for from M2. If the Friend chooses to hire M2, then the Friend becomes a customer of M2. At that time, M2 will meet with the Friend, family, and the case manager/personal agent to write the services in the Friend’s individual service plan that will be provided by M2. Once the plan is completed, M2 can begin providing services as specified in the individual service plan.
How Are Services Provided By M2 Funded?
Services provided by M2 are funded by:
- For Friends that are eligible and receiving brokerage funding, M2 is able to bill the
brokerage for the services provided. - For Friends that are not eligible for brokerage funding, M2 works with the Friend and
family to raise tax-deductible donations that are used to fund the services that the Friend will need.